Coconut Pound Cake

Thanks everyone for picking out dessert for our Healthy Holiday. I tend to LOVE things like Coconut Pound cake because you can prepare your coconut bread ahead of time and/or make mini versions to send home with every guest as a special thank you.

I think that every healthy eating lifestyle should ALWAYS make room for a little indulgence. Coconut Pound Cake is one of mine and I look forward to it EVERY YEAR. The Husband’s mom or sis usually give us a loaf and the flavor is indescribable. A few years ago I asked for the recipe and I have been hooked on making it for everyone during the holidays. It’s not so healthy but I am going to find a way to re-create it to be healthier one day.

This cake is packed with rich buttery and sweet coconut flavor ~ it literally melts in your mouth with a slightly crispy, crunchy crust…..It really IS that good!

4. Stir in coconut. Pour batter into prepared pan(s). Bake for 1-1/2 hours for the loaf pans and 50-55 minutes for 8 mini loaf pans or until the crust is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Makes 24 slices, 9 points+ each & honestly worth EVERYONE to me!

MAXIMIZE YOUR POINTS+

~ Make 32 Cupcakes for 6 points+ each (bake for 40 minutes).

~ Make 86 Mini Cupcakes for 2 points+ each ( bake at 350 for 23-25 minutes)

Nutritional Information per slice calculated on caloriecount.com:

NOTES TO LIGHTEN THIS RECIPE UP:

I have not tried this yet, but it would be the first direction I plan on going to lighten it up.

Use Light Butter

Swap the sugar for agave nectar and/or sucanat or possible just reduce it by 1/3

Use Eggbeaters for the eggs

Use Fat Free Sour Cream

I’ll let you all know when I find the perfect blend of a lighter Coconut Pound Cake (and maybe make it a lemon or orange pound cake!). Until then, have fun experimenting with it and do tell if you try it. I LOVE it! 🙂

In case you missed out on what was is going to be on my Healthy Holiday Plate, here you go:

Josie ~ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you to! Jay wants to go to Universal Studios he is thinking by Spring Break so maybe this year it can be our turn to head down there and say hiya……Plus he will have someone to ride some of the rides with 🙂

I am definitely going to try both versions of the cocnut pound cake…we LOVE coconut!Happy Christmas Eve to you an your family Danica, and I can’t wait to see what you have for us in 2012…it’s my year to finally MAKE GOAL…I’ve decided 🙂

You could make them as the mini loaves ~ 1 for you and 1 for your mom and either give away the rest or wrap them in saran wrap, then, place in an air tight container or ziploc to freeze. They freeze well for up to 6 months and taste just as good unthawed.

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures with her husband around the world.